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Arab American Friends of Nazareth

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In 1999 the city of Nazareth was experiencing socio-religious tension which affected daily life among all its residents. As the foundation of unity began to shake, several Nazarenes living in Los Angeles contacted each other to express their concern about the situation in their homeland. A phone call between Dr. Nabil Khoury and Dr. Nabil Azzam set the tone for a meeting that resulted in the establishment of the present-day non-profit organization, Arab-American Friends of Nazareth (AAFN). Once the organization was created, the board immediately began to write letters to the mayor of Nazareth calling for an end to the turmoil and a return to unity and harmony amongst its brothers and sisters. These demands were endorsed and supported by Nazarenes across the nation. Hailed by the residents of Nazareth, the letters were widely distributed. Locally, AAFN has set its goals to act as an organization that extends its help not only to Nazareth, the jewel of cities, but also to the surroundin

Our Mission

Create a social bond among Arab-Americans who have family or other ties to the City of Nazareth and other Arab cities in the Holy Land. These ties are explained either by birth or by marriage or by mere inclination to be part of the organization and to help achieve its goals.  Initiate social gatherings, parties, lectures, concerts, fundraising events, and similar activities. Provide scholarships to students of these families at the university level. Also, to extend this kind of help to some students--in the city of Nazareth and other cities who attend Universities. Support educational and health projects in schools of Nazareth and other cities as sending computers, books, lab equipment, and other topics related.

Board Members

United States

United States

United States

Mr. Jiryis Sayegh

President     

Mrs. Abla Fahoum-Yassine

Vice President

Ms. Shereen Zinaty

Secretary

Mrs. Ola Sayegh

Treasurer

Mr. Tawfiq Bisharat

representative on the Canadian Board

Fatin Elmor  

webmaster   





Canada

United States

United States

Mr. Ayoub Sakran

 President

Mr. Jihad Atweh

Vice President

Dr. Nabil Tabar

Treasurer

Mrs. Abeer Danial

Secretary

Mr.Tawfiq Bisharat

Vice President (USA)

U.S. Directors

Canada Directors

Canada Directors

Dr. Nabil Khoury

Dr. Nabil Azzam

Raghida Azar-Khoury

Sue Azzam  

Elias Bisharat  

Arij Bisharat  

Olla Bisharat  

Fatenah Sayegh  

Shukri Sayegh  

Tawfiq Bishara

Canada Directors

Canada Directors

Canada Directors

Nana Sakran

Nadia Atweh

Freeda Tabar

Mazen Akawi

Basem Tabar

Ibtisam Shaheen

Fuad Akleh

Inam Akleh

Wisam Jouri

Iman Jouri

Munder Jubran

Majid Mazzawi

Jack Bishara

Nation Wide Outreach Board Members

Additional Information

Las Vegas, NV  


Souhail Faranesh 

Email: samatcabana@yahoo.com 

Tel: (702) 203-4997   


Joseph Shammas

Email: Josephphd.institute@gmail.com 

Tel: (702) 326-5241    


San Louis, MO  


Hani Salama 

Email: lubma917@hotmail.com 

Tel: (314) 800-6746   


Hollywood, FL  


Joseph S. Salem

Email: joesalempharmd@yahoo.com 

Tel: (954) 538-9522  


Flushing, MI  


Pierre Najjar

Email: penajjar@aol.com 

Tel: (810) 240-2852  


Warren David

Email: warren@davidcomgroup.com 

Tel: (313) 999-6000   


Chicago, IL  


Tawfic Salem 

Email: trssalem@hotmail.com 

Tel: (773) 991-2880 


Adal Bisharat 

Email: adalbisharat@comcast.net 

Tel: (818) 519-7880


Union, KY  


William Far

Email: williamsfar.yahoo.com 

Tel: (859) 743-7482   


New York, NY  


Wasim Ghattas

Website: Waseemshouse.com 

Tel: (516) 835-1951   


Kearney, NE  


John Younes 

Email: mimi_younes@hotmail.com 

Tel: (308) 627-6603   


Arlington, TX  


Istefan Ateek

Email: smateek@uta.edu 

Tel: (817) 673-8293  


CANADA  


Awni Abounassar 

Email: rabounassar@cogeco.can 

Tel: (416) 399-7334 

Home: (905) 829-0252  


Dr. Nabil Tabar 

Email: drnbtabar@hotmail.com 

Tel: (905) 887-5585   


NAZARETH 


Elias Cassas 

Website: eliaselisa0_walla.com 

Tel: 972-544416066  


AKKA  


Moeen Shaib 

Email: moeen_shaib@hotmail.com 

Tel: 972-502839163

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